Indiana gets “fired up” for football game with bonfire
By BROOKE BOYER- On Thursday, October 25, the Indiana First Down Boosters hosted a bonfire at the upper practice field that lasted throughout the night. The bonfire was open to the entirety of the community. This entertaining event served as a fun way to bring everyone together for a common interest: to get pumped up […]
Fall in love with autumn recipes
By MIKAYLA CRAMER – It’s that time of year again when the leaves start to change color and the temperature gets cooler. That means it’s time for pumpkins, pumpkin spice, apple anything, and green bean casserole. There are so many favorite foods, drinks, and recipes that seem to only show up during the Fall season. […]
Top 10 sweet treats for the Halloween season
By BROOKE BOYER- The end of October is nearing, which means Halloween is quickly approaching! Scary movies, quirky costumes, and heaps of delicious free candy– what could possibly be more fun? Of course, high school students take advantage of the sweet treats that come with the occasion on October 31. After all, there’s only one […]
The puck stops here: IHS hockey season opens
By MADDIE CRIBBS – The time has arrived: hockey is here. The Indiana High School hockey season opener took place on October 4 at the S&T Bank Arena and then team hit the ice at 7:30 p.m. The first game of the season was between Indiana and Westmont Hilltop, and ended in a score of […]
One through three; ‘I’ll Read to You, You Read to Me’
By MADDIE CRIBBS A blast from the past—the Public Speaking class enters through the doors of East Pike Elementary. On October 17, the East Pike Elementary School welcomed back the students of the Public Speaking course at Indiana Senior High School, entering with guidance and training to read to the young learners. “Reading to the […]
Bienvenue! French exchange students enjoy their stay at the senior high
By JORIE MEIL- On October 12, IHS welcomed fifteen French students that are participating in this years French exchange program. These students, hosted by IHS students from a variety of grades, have come to Indiana to experience American life and culture. The French students arrived on October 12 and will be staying until October 25. […]
College credit opportunities offered to students
By PARKER KOONS – IHS is now offering a way for students to get a head start on their college career through use of the College in High School program. College in High School allows students to earn credits for classes they take at IHS. The program involves Westmoreland Community College and Mount Aloysius and […]
New Superintendent promises “A system of good friendships within the district”
By THE HIGH ARROW– On September 1, the Indiana Area School District welcomed new superintendent, Michael Vuckovich, replacing former superintendent Dale Kirsch. Vuckovich left the Greater Johnstown School District after serving in multiple positions over a span of sixteen years. Vuckovich earned his Bachelor’s of Science and Education degree at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, […]
IHS institutes gender neutral bathroom in the art hallway
By JACOB CHRISTIAN- This past August, the administration at IHS decided to convert the men’s restroom to a gender neutral bathroom in the art wing of the high school. This action was not unprecedented, as many schools around the country have been allocating gender neutral restrooms over the past couple of years. Surprisingly, this was […]
Seeing red for Spirit Week
By ASHLEE GRAHAM – Homecoming is an exciting time for everyone in Indiana. The big Friday night football game, the new Homecoming Court candidates, and the dance on Saturday bring a lot of fun festivities for students and the local community. Along with all of these occurrences, there is always a Spirit Week leading up […]